stimulant

stimulant

CEFR: C1-C2 /stim-u-lant/ [s.t.ih1.m.y.ah0.l.ah0.n.t]

A stimulant is a drug that increases bodily activity, often increasing the heart rate.​

Example sentences using the word stimulant:

Example Sentences:
Caffeine is a stimulant.
The football player used the stimulant to increase his energy level.
Athletes use stimulants to enhance their performance.
Chicken is raised without the use of antibiotics, animal by-products, or growth stimulants.
Stimulants can increase your heart rate and make you feel more energetic.
Stimulants increase dopamine in the brain, which increases heart rate and feelings of alertness and energy.​